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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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